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Oct 14, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry (30) handles the ball against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Stewart-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Dallas Mavericks

2016-17 NBA Preview: Detroit Pistons

2016-17 NBA Preview: Indiana Pacers

2016-17 NBA Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers

Oct 14, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (3) on the bench prior to the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Season: Chicago Bulls

Oct 6, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks and guard Tomas Satoransky (31) and center Ian Mahinmi (28) and forward Jason Smith (14) and forward Kelly Oubre Jr. (12) and guard Sheldon McClellan (9) during a timeout against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Washington Wizards

Oct 12, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) and Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) talk against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Orlando Magic

Oct 8, 2016; Uncasville, CT, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) drives past Boston Celtics guard Gerald Green (3) in the 3rd quarter during a preseason game at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Charlotte Hornets

Oct 11, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Luis Scola (4) is pressured by Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Miami Heat

Sep 26, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) poses for pictures during media day at BioSteel Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Toronto Raptors

Sep 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Dwight Howard (8) poses for photographs during Atlanta Hawks media day at The W Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Atlanta Hawks

Oct 8, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers won 108-105. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Philadelphia 76ers

Oct 4, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (25) during a game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: New York Knicks

Sep 26, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Jeremy Lin (7) poses for a portrait during media day at HSS Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Brooklyn Nets

Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

2016-17 NBA Preview: Boston Celtics

Mar 19, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) is defended by Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford (15) in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Has a player ever left a game for six offensive fouls?

October 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) celebrates after making a three-point basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Stephen Curry’s shot chart (r)evolution

Jan 28, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Johnson (7) passes out of the defense by Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) in the third quarter of their game at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 113-102. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

The DRAY: Assessing Defensive Versatility in the NBA

Was Yao Ming’s career unusually short for a Hall of Fame inductee?

Sep 26, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0), forward LeBron James (23) and guard Kyrie Irving (2) laugh during a photo session during media day at Cleveland Clinic Courts. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Hopefully possible win projections 2016-2017

Apr 26, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) shoots the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter in game five of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Celtics need to juice their three-point attack

Reflecting on the NBA Hackathon

Oct 14, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore (23) dribbles in the third quarter against the Indiana Fever at Target Center. The Minnesota Lynx beat the Indiana Fever 69-52. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

Introducing WNBA RAPM

September 26, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) and guard Stephen Curry (30) laugh during media day at the Warriors Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Highly plausible win projections 2016-2017

Jan 19, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett reacts from the bench during the second half of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Timberwolves 114-99. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Kevin Garnett: Most valuable player of his generation

Dec 9, 2015; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) hugs Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) before the game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

A sigh of the times: So long to Kobe, Timmy, and Garnett

NBA Hackathon: How to build an expansion team in 21 tweets

Jun 5, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks the ball in game two of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marcio Jose Sanchez-Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports

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